Points of Controversy

Translation of the Kathāvatthu

The fifth book of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka is the only canonical text attributed to an author and given a composition date by the tradition. It consists of a discussion of heretical statements that are refuted in favour of orthodox Theravādin beliefs.

Tr. S.Z. Aung and Mrs C.A.F. Rhys Davids, 1915, 1993, 2016

Pāli Canon in English Translation, Set

English translation of the Tipitaka: 36 books in total

Books included:

Vinaya-piṭaka

Sutta-piṭaka

Abhidhamma-piṭaka

Kathāvatthu: 2 Volume Set

The fifth book of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka is the only canonical text attributed to an author and given a composition date by the tradition. It consists of a discussion of heretical statements that are refuted in favour of orthodox Theravādin beliefs.

ed. A.C. Taylor, originally published in  2 vols (1894 and 1897); reprinted as one volume (1979); pp. xxiii + 637

Translation: Points of Controversy

Kathāvatthu: Index

The fifth book of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka is the only canonical text attributed to an author and given a composition date by the tradition. It consists of a discussion of heretical statements that are refuted in favour of orthodox Theravādin beliefs.

ed. A.C. Taylor, Vol. I (1894) and Vol. II (1897) reprinted 1979 as one volume

Translation: Points of Controversy

Kathāvatthu: Volumes 1/2

The fifth book of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka is the only canonical text attributed to an author and given a composition date by the tradition. It consists of a discussion of heretical statements that are refuted in favour of orthodox Theravādin beliefs.

ed. A.C. Taylor, Vol. I (1894) and Vol. II (1897) reprinted 1979 as one volume

Translation: Points of Controversy

Kathāvatthu

The fifth book of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka is the only canonical text attributed to an author and given a composition date by the tradition. It consists of a discussion of heretical statements that are refuted in favour of orthodox Theravādin beliefs.

ed. A.C. Taylor, Vol. I (1894) and Vol. II (1897) reprinted 1979 as one volume

Translation: Points of Controversy

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